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Old 06-18-2019, 02:17 PM   #6
kchace
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City: Brookline, NH
Vessel Name: Shalloway
Vessel Model: Defever 44, twin Perkins
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It is NOT a zinc or a cover, it is a solid brass nut. I have the same prop nut on my boat and have removed it a few times. There is nothing weird or complicated about it. Remove the center bolt which acts as a lock and unscrew the giant nut. The center lock bolt should have a locking "washer" on it, but since they're SS and have to be bent, they only last maybe 4-6 times. Fortunately, its easy to make a new one with a hacksaw and a piece of stainless.


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Ken
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